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How to run a dealership
Industry veterans share insights on how to better run a dealership business.

It’s Time To Integrate Your Credit Card Processing With Your Dealership Management Software
Integrating credit card processing into your management software can provide a number of benefits for your business. This will allow you to improve customer service

How to Get More Online Reviews For Your Dealership
You’ve got an amazing cloud-based dealership software built for today’s digital consumer, you’ve got a rockstar team that delivers an amazing customer experience in-store and

Finally a Better Option to Outdated Dealership Management Software DMS
If you’re like most powersports, marine, trailer and RV dealerships, you’re probably using some kind of dealership management software system (DMS) to run your shop

New Feature Release 2.65 and 2.66 Blackpurl
It’s not often you get two product releases in a single month but our engineering team was working double-time. Check out all the new functionality


3 Simple and Effective Marketing Nurture Campaigns To Implement At Your Dealership
As a dealership, chances are you collect your shoppers’ email, phone number, and mailing address when they make a purchase (if your management software doesn’t


The Simple Way To Automate Inventory Management on Your Website
If you manage a powersports, trailer, RV, or marine dealership, then you know that inventory management is vital to your success. That is why your


Digital Marketing 101: Keep It Simple and Grow Your Dealership
If you’re a powersports dealer, then you know that the competition is fierce. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to stay ahead





New Feature Release 2.64 Blackpurl
In release 2.64 we’ve improved the feature release process, updated the Unit Tax Invoices for Australia and New Zealand, added a new BRP integration, and added new user permissions.


The Powersports Dealership Scholarship Is Live!
The scholarship program is open to students who are currently enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college or university; are an employee or the child of an employee of a powersports dealership.


Dealership Management Software: The Key to an Improved Customer Experience
Dealership management software has been in use for decades but is it keeping up with the demand of today’s shoppers? The traditional dealership management system


How To Get The Team Using New Software: 7 Tips and Tricks
Technology is a huge part of today’s workplace. Many dealerships are now using various types of technologies from dealership management software to CRMs and cloud-based





New Feature Release 2.63 Blackpurl
In release 2.63 Shopify users have access to additional line items and settings while the display of the PO numbers in the customer orders has been modified.


The Importance of Usability and Product Design: Dealer Management Software Edition
At your dealership, the products your customers love are packed with functionality, offered at a fair price, and most importantly are easy to use. The


Become a Digital First Dealer With Blackpurl’s Shopify Integration
Does your DMS have an ecommerce integration? We dive into how to create a digital storefront for your dealership using Blackpurl’s DMS Shopify integration.


What’s Better? An Accounting Cloud-Based Integration Or A DMS Module?
In this blog post, we discuss the pros and cons of using QuickBooks online / Xero integration vs. a DMS accounting module for your dealership.


Debunking the Myths Around Accounting Software and Your Dealership
In this mythbusters post, we debunk common misconceptions about accounting best practices in your dealership.





New Feature Release 2.62 Blackpurl
In Feature Release 2.62 we’ve enhanced the service document format, updated the parts movement report with more functionalilty, added more apprvoed dymo label printers for our dealers to choose from, and updated how Undeposited Funds General Ledger is synced with Undeposited Cash payment method.


Why Are Dealers So Frustrated With Their DMS?
“I Hate DMS.” “I can’t Stand My DMS.” “I never want to use a DMS again.” Regardless of how you say it, one thing is clear: dealers are tired of dealership management systems (DMS) and you can’t blame them – here’s why.


Should You Move Your Old Data to Your New DMS?
After talking with dealers, we dive in and answer a couple popular questions they have about moving over their old data to their new DMS.


Are Tablets Worth the Investment at Your Dealership?
Over the past decade, many dealers have opted to implement tablets in their dealerships to streamline day-to-day operations. Read to learn more about the costs and benefits of investing in tablets for your dealership.